Eli Whitney by Jonas

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Eli Whitney By Jonas
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  • Eli Whitney created the cotton gin to limit the need for slave labor.
  • The cotton gin was an easier way to clean cotton.
  • His idea backfired by increasing the need of slaves to pick the cotton.


FUN FACT;)
  • The cotton gin produced 50 pounds of cotton a day:)